growling 20 month

[somersetlass]

my ds of 20 months has well and truly entered the tantrum phase. he has always been very demanding so i guess we're used to having challenging times to some degree, but his latest trick is to make this horrible loud growling noise to express his annoyance or dislike of something/ someone. it is accompanied by a very stern expression on his face so its obvious he's in a mood about something.it can get very embarressing at playgroup etc when he growls at any other child who dares to come near his toys and likewise is a bit upsetting for me at times when the first thing i'm greeted by from him each morning is this growl of displeasure.

we've tried ignoring it, telling him no or saing 'nasty noise',we've pretended to look upset but that makes him worried so stopped doing that. just wondered if anyone hs experienced similar and suggestions on best course of action??

He should be congratulated on developing such excellent communication skills - and IMO should be left to express himself in this manner.

If he makes other kids cry he'll learn that it's not a good thing to do.

It'll go when he learns to speak more clearly - then you'll have the pleasure of "go away - that's my toy." or the more delightful "f* off that's my toy".

I'd stick with growling!

oh god, you're right. i should count my blessings that he's only growling!

when he growls just say you want me to stop

and just keep saying it he may associate the word stop and say it himself one day

but dont be embarrassed children make all sorts of noises to express themselves when having no wide range of words

my ds still does he is speech delayed and does an awful whining noise drives me mad but i know what it means tso i just say you want mummy to stop now he says stop but still whines at times

make no other reaction to the noise as they do know that it winds you up and will probably do it more for a reaction

he sounds adorable though at least he has awareness of what he wants

just keep saying ok you want me to stop and leave it

as with understaning meanings of words comes speech so may encourage that